Hike Feature: Summits
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Bromley Mountain
From the Long Trail/Appalachian trail parking lot, follow white-blazed LT/AT north for 2.0 mi., crossing Bromley Brook and passing Bromley Shelter. Continue for another 1.0 mi until making it to Bromley Mountain summit at 3,260’ (3.0 mi). An observation tower sits on the summit and offers sweeping views of Killington, Okemo, Stratton, and Glastenbury mountains,…
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Baker Peak > Griffith Lake Loop
Starting at USFS-58 follow Griffith Lake Trail, an old carriage road, for 2.2 mi. Follow the blue blazes as the trail gradually descends to the spring-fed Griffith Lake. Take a left onto Long Trail/Appalachian Trail north, passing intersections with the Old Job Trail and the Lake Trail (2.3 mi.) and continue following white blazes to…
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Baker Peak via Lake Trail and Baker Peak Trail
From the trailhead follow the Lake Trail with blue blazes for 1.9 mi. At the first intersection turn left off of Lake Trail onto Baker Peak Trail and continue for 0.9 mi (2.8 mi). At intersection with the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail turn left to head north and follow white blazes. There is a viewpoint just…
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Baker Peak via Griffith Lake Trail and Long Trail
Starting at USFS-58 follow Griffith Lake Trail, an old carriage road, for 2.2 mi. Follow the blue blazes as the trail gradually descends to the spring-fed Griffith Lake. Take a left onto Long Trail/Appalachian Trail north, passing intersections with the Old Job Trail and the Lake Trail (2.3 mi.) and continue following white blazes to…
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Bald Mountain Trail (Bennington)
The west trailhead of the Bald Mountain Trail starts in Bennington. There is a good overlook at White Rocks (2.6 mi.) then an intersection with the West Ridge Trail at 4.0 mi., just south of the Bald Mountain Summit (this is the version shown on the map below). Return the way you came (8.0 mi.).…
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Belvidere Mountain via Long Trail
From the parking lot on Route 118, hike north on the LT. After about 0.2 mi, the trail bears west as you begin hiking over new tread (GMC crews relocated nearly one mile of Long Trail to follow a more sustainable grade on public land in 2025 and 2026). The new trail, built with a combination of a mini-excavator…
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Shrewsbury Peak Trail
Shrewsbury Peak is a wonderful day hike option that may have fewer crowds than nearby Killington and Pico Peak. From the Shrewsbury Trail parking lot on North Shrewsbury CCC Road, follow the Shrewsbury Peak Trail past Russell Hill Shelter and gradually then steeply climb to the summit of Shrewsbury Peak (3720’) for 1.8 mi. At…
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Pico Peak
From the Deer Leap/Pico Peak parking area on Route 4, take the Sherburne Pass Trail south gradually climbing for 2.7 miles to Pico Camp, a small four-sided shelter. Ski trails allow for nice views along the way. Note that the trail crosses a few ski trails and service roads, which can be confusing; follow the blue blazes. From Pico Camp, follow the Pico Link trail for 0.4…
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Killington Summit via Bucklin Trail
Killington (4235′) is the highest peak in the Coolidge Range. The Bucklin Trail is located on the western side and is the most direct approach to the summit. At Brewer’s Corners parking lot navigate to the Bucklin Trail. The trail gradually follows an old road for about 2 miles before leaving the road and…
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Maine Junction via AT/LT
The Long Trail (LT) and Appalachian Trail (AT), two long distance hiking trails, overlap in Vermont from Massachusetts for roughly 100 miles. The AT splits off from the LT in Killington at what is known as the Maine Junction. Starting at the AT/LT VT Rt. 4 parking lot, cross US-4 (please note that this is a very busy road). Follow Long Trail North for 1.0 mi towards Willard Gap and Maine Junction with the Appalachian Trail. Continue onto the Appalachian…